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Critical Thinking Courses

Critical thinking courses can help you learn logical reasoning, argument analysis, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in evaluating evidence, identifying biases, and constructing coherent arguments. Many courses introduce tools such as logic diagrams and critical analysis frameworks, which help you apply these skills in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday decision-making.


Popular Critical Thinking Courses and Certifications


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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Budget Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Management, Innovation, Adaptability, Creativity, Fundraising, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Salesforce

    Groundwork for Success in Sales Development

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Sales Development, Professional Development, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Professionalism, Collaboration, Personal Development, Teamwork, Sales, Performance Metric, Constructive Feedback, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Accountability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    474 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Active Listening, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Stress Management, Adaptability, Self-Awareness

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    300 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Business Modeling, Business Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Technology Strategies, Business Strategies, Organizational Change, Augmented Reality, Market Analysis, Virtual Reality, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    481 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Entender el diseño

    Skills you'll gain: Design Research, Design Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design, Design Strategies, Product Design, User Experience Design, Sustainable Design, Innovation, Graphic Design, Social Impact, Consumer Behaviour, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    564 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Global Energy Business

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Strategic Thinking, Global Marketing, Business Analysis, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Analytics, Economics, Political Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    508 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Study Designs in Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Amazon Web Services, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Amazon Redshift, AWS Kinesis, Data Processing, System Requirements, Performance Tuning, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Scalability

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Family Support, Collaboration, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Cultural Responsiveness, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Socioeconomics, Communication

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision-Making, Change Management, Artificial Intelligence, Adaptability, Digital Transformation, Communication

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Comunicación, experimentación y aprendizaje en liderazgo

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Community Organizing, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Empathy, Conflict Management, Social Media, Systems Thinking, Communication, Active Listening

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    568 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular critical thinking courses

  • Emprendimientos creativos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Groundwork for Success in Sales Development: Salesforce
  • Training and Practicing in English Public Speaking: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Innovation and emerging technology: Be disruptive: Macquarie University
  • Entender el diseño: Arizona State University
  • Fundamentals of Global Energy Business: University of Colorado System
  • Study Designs in Epidemiology: Imperial College London
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
  • Educación Básica en Contextos Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington

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